Gestures & device / The visual dictionary
Swipe.
A directional touch movement that reveals content or performs a contextual action.
Also calledflickswipe gesture
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UI illustrationSee it in context
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What it is
A directional touch movement that reveals content or performs a contextual action. Use direction and distance consistently, and show the effect before committing a consequential action.
When to use it
Use it for paging, dismissing, or exposing row actions.
Know the difference
A swipe is usually a short directional gesture; a pan continuously tracks movement.
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Across platforms
iOSiPadOSAndroidWeb
iOS · iPadOS · Android · Web
System edge gestures may conflict with custom swipes; TV and desktop need equivalent visible controls.
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Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.